September 2019

60 n PPMA PREVIEW Sep tember 2019 www.drivesncontrols.com SHOW FACTS Where: NEC, Birmingham When: Tuesday, 1 October, 09.30–17.00 Wednesday, 2 October, 09.30–17.00 Thursday 3 October, 09.30–16.00 Website: www.ppmatotalshow.co.uk Register: Free registration is now open via the show’s Web site Twitter: @ppmaltd Facebook: PPMAGroup LinkedIn: ppma-group century and how Bloodhound Education is inspiring a new generation of young people to study Stem (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects. In a bid to inspire more young people to take up a career in engineering, the 2019 event will again house an education hub that will offer guidance about apprenticeships and how companies and visiting students can potentially gain access to funding through the PPMA’s charitable arm, Best (Business, Education, Skills and Training). “It’s an important time for the processing and packaging industry,”concludes show director, Richard Little.“We’re entering a phase where political changes are set to impact our business dealings internationally. I’m very confident, though, that this year’s PPMA Total Show will again provide visitors and exhibitors alike with new ideas, solutions and networking opportunities to help drive their businesses forward.” n The PPMA Group Industry Awards 2019 will be held at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham, near the NEC, on the evening of the first day of the show. Now in its eighth year, the Awards ceremony brings together more than 300 industry professionals from the world of processing and packaging machinery and recognises the finest examples of innovation, smart manufacturing and entrepreneurship. www.ppmatotalshow.co.uk/awards/ppma-group-industry-awards Industry Awards 2019 Join us on Facebook Drives & Controls Follow us on LinkedIn Drives & Controls Followus on Twitter @DrivesnControls @drivesexpo For the latest news visit the Drives & Controls website www.drivesncontrols.com Find out the latest on Drives & Controls 2020 www.drives -expo.com Drives & Controls Drives & Controls D&C Social Media 5.qxp_Layout 1 13/02/2019 20:46 Page 1